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     Abraham S. WATTS, son of George WATTS, was born on 4 July 1832 in Portsmouth, Norfolk County, Virginia. He was an attorney and city notary in Portsmouth, Virginia.

Abraham married Sarah M. Bain on 23 November 1858 in Portsmouth, Virginia. She was the daughter of David A. and Elizabeth Bain.

During the War Between the States, Abraham S. WATTS enlisted in Colonel Raleigh E. Colston's 16th Virginia Infantry of the Army of Northern Virginia in 1861 in Norfolk County, Virginia. It fought in many conflicts from the Seven Days' Battles to Cold Harbor, then was involved in the Petersburg siege south of the James River and the Appomattox Campaign.
The regiment reported 91 casualties at Malvern Hill, 154 at Second Manassas, 5 in the Maryland Campaign, and 18 at Chancellorsville. Of the 270 engaged at Gettysburg, about five percent were disabled.

Abraham S. WATTS died on 25 January 1905 in Virginia at age 72.

     John BURT Jr., son of John BURT Sr. and Frusanna (?), was born circa 1750 in North Carolina.¹

He sold a tract of land to William Ragland of Northampton county on 6 November 1771 in Chatham County, North Carolina. For 25 pounds, it contained 10 acres on the upper side of Buckhorn Creek. Joins William Ragland. Witnessed by Adlai Ogburne, John Kinchen, and Robert Rutherford.²

He sold a tract of land to John BURT Sr. on 4 February 1772 in Chatham County, North Carolina. For 55 pounds, it contained a 200 acre tract of land on the upper side of Buckhorn Creek on the north side of the Cape Fear River, adjacent Enoch Lewis. Witnesses were Richard Cheek and Mallichi Fike. Note that this part of the river is also known as the Deep River.³

John saw military service on 27 February 1776 in Cumberland County, North Carolina, as a known corporal under Capt. Ebenezer Folsome and Col. Thomas Rutherford in the North Carolina militia. He fought at Moore's Creek Bridge.⁴

John married Priscilla Sentor circa 1778 in Wake County, North Carolina. Some researchers believe her maiden name was Hardy as that name appears among her children and grandchildren.¹

He was granted land 14 February 1778 in Cumberland County, North Carolina. He entered 640 acres on both sides of Goodruk Creek; being part of an old survey that was lost.⁵

On 31 Dec 1778 Robert Cobb purchased 540 acres in Cumberland county on Goodruks Creek bordering John Birt [Burt] and Andres Shepherd.

He signed an oath of allegiance 1 Feb 1779 to make a land entry in Chatham county, North Carolina.

He was granted land 16 February 1779 in Cumberland County, North Carolina. He entered 300 acres on the waters of Pocket Creek on Connor Dowd's road; includes David Milton's improvement.⁶

John BURT Jr. bought land from Thomas Wise on 1 January 1780 in Cumberland County, North Carolina. Thomas (X) Wise to John Bert, Jr., both of Cumberland, for 200 pounds, 100 acres at head of Steep Bottom on Shepherd's line at the Cool Spring to Johnson's lime. Witnesses were Jas. Johnson and Joshua Elkin.⁷

John BURT Jr. was named executor and an heir in the will of John BURT Sr. dated 12 October 1780 in Chatham County, North Carolina. Item I Give and beqqueath unto my son John Burt 1 Waggon to him his heirs and assigns forever. Item I Give and bequeath unto my Four sons John Burt Richard Burt Jos. Burt and Young Burt and Elizabeth Ollif to them Their heirs and assigns ForEver all the Whole of my Property that I am Posset of that I Have not bequeath Already.

John BURT Jr. was granted land 13 October 1783 in Cumberland County, North Carolina. He received 640 acres on both sides of Goodrich Creek, beginning at a branch.⁸

He was granted land circa 1785 in Cumberland County, North Carolina. John Bert entered 100 acres on Long Branch between John Anderson and William Rand.⁹

John BURT Jr. sold a tract of land to William Scoggan on 21 January 1785 in Cumberland County, North Carolina. John Burt of Wake to William Scoggan of Cumberland for 100 pounds specie, 500 acres beginning near a branch on east side of said (sic) creek. Witnesses were John Pope and John Elkins.¹⁰

John BURT Jr. sold a tract of land to John Pope on 20 July 1785 in Cumberland County, North Carolina. John Burt, of Wake county, to John Pope, of Cumberland, for 50 pds. specie, 80 acres beginning at dividing line between Willliam Scoggans and myself. Witnessed by Frederick Holt and Timothy (X) Truelove. Proved by Timothy Trulove in July 1785.¹¹

He was granted land 23 April 1787 in Cumberland County, North Carolina. He entered 200 acres on Little Mill Creek, bordering Wheeler.¹²

As of 1807, John was living in Wake County, North Carolina. State of North Carolina Land Grant #853 to Edwin Holding, 6 Jan 1810, a tract of 58 acres on the waters of Little White Oak Creek adjoining John Burt, Sr., Burwell Utley, Mark Barker, and James Huckabee. Entered 24 Nov 1807. [Wake Co. DB K-298]. His younger brother, Young BURT Sr., was living nearby "on the Lick Branch and the drains of Lashley's Branch, waters of White Oak Branch."

In 1819 John BURT Jr. and his younger brother, Young BURT Sr., were living in Wake County, North Carolina. Young Burt had received a land grant for 104 acres on the Lick Branch and the drains of Lashley's Branch, waters of White Oak Creek, adjoining Lewis Baker, Gray Barker, Zachariah Wimbley, Young Burt, Abraham Barker, and Burwell Baker. John lived nearby on "the waters of Little White Oak."

John BURT Jr. appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1820 in Cumberland County, North Carolina. The household was listed as two males under 10, one male 16-26, one male 26-45, three females under 10, one female 16-26, one female 26-45, and one female 45 up.

John left a will dated 18 August 1822 in Wake County, North Carolina. In the name of God Amen I John Burt Being in Sound mind and memory Blesed be God do Publish this my last will and testament in manor and form Following to wit First I give and bequeath unto my son John Burt one negro boy by the name of Emrow I give and bequeath unto my son Hardy Burt one negro boy by the name of Green which negro is now in his persesion I give and bequeath unto my son Alfred Burt three negroes to wit Ephram [M?]erady Baltimore Together with the land and plantation where I now live Containing three Hundred and fifty Acres more of less Also one other tract of land containing four Hundred Acres which land I purchased of Hopson Adjoining the Above land Also One Bed and furnature I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Elizabeth Nash one negro by the name of Frank I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Salley Hunter one negro girl by the name of Sinthy and her Increase which negro is now In her persession I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Polly Christian five Shillings I give unto Patience Simons Two Hundred Dollars as a compensation For her servises It is my will and Desire after my Deth For my Executor to pay all my just debts sell the resedue of my estate and Equally divide the same between all my sons and daughters Except Salley Hunter I give five Shillings as a bar Against Any further recovery out of my estate and Lastly I Appoint Thomas Barham my sole Executor Of this my Last will and testament and wish it to be received by all as such as witness I have hereunto set my hand And affixed my seal this 10th day of August 1822.
Signed Sealed and Acknolledged
In presence of
Young [?]on[a?]s Burt
Darling Jones

Signed: John Burt [S?orJ?]r

Wake County May Term 1824
The [within?] last will and testament of John Burt Senr. was duly proven in open court by the oath of Young Burt Witness [unto?] and ordered to be recorded. B. [J.?] [?] C. C.¹³

John BURT Jr. died in 1826 in Fuquay-Varina, Wake County, North Carolina.^1,14 He was buried in Burt Family Cemetery, Fuquay-Varina, Wake County, North Carolina.

     Richard BURT, son of John BURT Sr. and Frusanna (?), was born circa 1752 in Chatham County, North Carolina.¹

Richard married Mourning (?) circa 1779 in Chatham County, North Carolina.¹

Richard BURT bought a tract of land from John BURT Sr. on 10 August 1780 in Chatham County, North Carolina. "I the said John Burt Senr. do give unto Richard Burt, after my death, a certain tract of land containing 210 acres on Buck Horn and Cape Fear River - being part of a larger survey - joins Griffis' line, Raglands - through the Plantation between the dwelling house and kitchen. Witnesses Richard Worthen and James Avent.²

The land of Richard BURT adjoined land sold by John BURT Sr. to Joseph BURT 10 August 1780 Chatham County, North Carolina. The land was on Buck Horn Creek.³

Richard BURT was named an heir in the will of John BURT Sr. dated 12 October 1780 in Chatham County, North Carolina. Item I Give and bequeath unto my son Richard Burt 1 negro boy named Gabe to him his heirs and assigns forEver.

Richard BURT bought land from Robert Healy on 14 January 1784 in Chatham County, North Carolina. 200 acres for 200 pounds joining Kelleys Spring Branch. Witnesses were Thomas Griffis and Robert Russel.⁴

The land of Richard BURT adjoined land sold by Joseph BURT to Samuel Boykin of Chatham county 6 May 1786 Chatham County, North Carolina. The land was said to join Richard Burt and the Dry Water Branch.⁵

Richard BURT appeared on the 1790 Federal Census of Hillsborough District, Chatham County, North Carolina, two males age 16 and older [Richard, ?], three males under 16 [William, John, Peter], four females [Mourning, Mary, Lucy, ?] and five slaves.

Richard BURT died circa 1791 in Chatham County, North Carolina.¹

Richard left a will dated November 1791 in Chatham County, North Carolina. "In the name of God amen, November in the year 1791 this being my last Will and Testament. I do hearby lend to my beloved wife Mourning Burt all I prossess in during her life or widowhood but my Negore Jack and him to be sold by my Exetr's Mr. Petter Quals and my brother Young Burt and the money put to Interest." Witnesses were John Dillard and Benjamin [is X mark] Drummon. Signed Richard Burt. His estate was probated in 1792 in Chatham County, North Carolina. Peter Qualls of Chatham county filed a bond of 1000 pounds and was bound as guardian for Riahard and Mourning Burt's orphan children Mary, William, Lucy, John and Peter.

In the Court of Pleas, Pittsboro, Chatham County, North Carolina, in November 1814 Owen Dowd, Benjamin Siler, and Alexander Carpenter posted a bond of 2,000 pounds naming Owen Dowd adminstrator of Richard Burt's goods and chattels not already administered.

In the Court of Pleas, Pittsboro, Chatham County, North Carolina, in September 1815 the court ordered the Sheriff to bring Alfred Qualls to Superior Court to return 8 slaves to Owen Dowd, administrator of Richard Burt's estate.

     Elizabeth BURT, daughter of John BURT Sr. and Frusanna (?), was born circa 1753 in North Carolina.¹

Elizabeth married James Olive circa 1773 in North Carolina.¹

Elizabeth BURT was named an heir in the will of John BURT Sr. dated 12 October 1780 in Chatham County, North Carolina. Item I Give and bequeath unto my daughter Elisabeth Ollif one negro Wench named R[uth?] To her her heirs and assigns ForEver.

Elizabeth BURT died after 1790 in Wake County, North Carolina.¹

     Joseph BURT, son of John BURT Sr. and Frusanna (?), was born circa 1755 in North Carolina Colony, British Colonial America.¹

Joseph BURT received land from his father, John BURT Sr., on 10 August 1780 in Chatham County, North Carolina. For "good causes and consideration" 250 acres on Buck Horn Creek, joining Richard Burt. Witnesses were Richard Warthen and James Avent.²

Joseph BURT was named an heir in the will of John BURT Sr. dated 12 October 1780 in Chatham County, North Carolina. Item I Give and bequeath unto my son Jos [the s was superscripted] Burt 1 negro Girl named Cloe to him his heirs and Assigns ForEver.

Joseph saw military service on 20 August 1782 in Hillsborough, Orange County, North Carolina, On that date and on 1 Oct 1782 he received payment for military service during the American Revolution. [note: Chatham County was formed in 1770 from Orange County]³

Joseph bought land from William Scoggins on 13 December 1785 in Cumberland County, North Carolina. William Scoggins of Cumberland to Joseph Burt of Chatham, for 135 pounds 600 acres adjacent Nathan Prince's line, to the creek, to Broom's corner to Brazier's line, including plantation whereon said Scoggins now lives. Witnesses were Zachariah Dillard and Young Burt.⁴

Joseph BURT of Cumberland county sold a tract of land to Samuel Boykin of Chatham county on 6 May 1786 in Chatham County, North Carolina. For 150 pds., 210 acres joining Richard Burt and the Dry Water Branch. It was witnessed by Richard Burt and Zachariah Dillard.⁵

Joseph married Mary Holt, daughter of Frederick Holt and Rebecca Putney, circa 1790 in Cumberland County, North Carolina.¹

Joseph BURT appeared on the 1790 Federal Census of Fayette District, Cumberland County, North Carolina, One male 16 or older [Joseph], one female [Mary].⁶

Joseph BURT appeared on the 1800 Federal Census of Cumberland County, North Carolina, in a household containing three males under 10 [William, Willis, Frederick], one male 26-45 [Joseph, age 45], one female under 10 [Nancy], one female 26-45 [Mary, age 30] and six slaves.⁷

Joseph BURT was named an heir in the will of Frederick Holt dated 29 June 1801 in Cumberland County, North Carolina. He was mentioned as the husband of Frederick's daughter, Polly. His estate was probated between 1802 and 1807 in Cumberland County, North Carolina. He died intestate and David Holt paid a $2000 security bond as administrator. He was also made guardian of the minor heirs. Provisions were made to provide funds for schooling, boarding and clothing of his minor children William, Nancy, Willis, Frederick and Jesse in 1807 and 1808. Mary appllied to the court for a dower, the widow's share of the estate. She received 103 1/3 acres and each of the children received smaller lots.⁸

Joseph BURT died circa May 1802 in Cumberland County, North Carolina.¹

     Young BURT Sr., son of John BURT Sr. and Frusanna (?), was born circa 1762 in Granville County, North Carolina.¹

Young married Mason Battle circa 1782 in North Carolina. She was the daughter of James and Lucy Battle.¹

Young BURT Sr. sold a tract of land to William Dillard on 1 May 1784 in Chatham County, North Carolina. For 400 pounds 208 acres beginning at a sweet gum by the River side. Witnesses Frederick Cobb and John Wood.²

Young BURT Sr. witnessed the deed of Joseph BURT on 13 December 1785 in Cumberland County, North Carolina.³

Young BURT Sr. appeared on the 1790 Federal Census of Cumberland County, North Carolina, One male 16 or older, two males under 16, two females and six slaves.

Young BURT Sr. was named legal guardian of his nephew John BURT, son of Richard Burt, in 1791.

Young BURT Sr. was named an executor in the will of Richard BURT dated November 1791 in Chatham County, North Carolina. Richard was his brother. The other executor was Peter Qualls.

Young BURT Sr. was named legal guardian of Mary BURT and William BURT, Lucy BURT and John BURT on 13 May 1794 in Pittsboro, Chatham County, North Carolina. Young Burt posted bond as their guardian on that date.

He appeared on the 1800 Federal Census of Cumberland County, North Carolina, 2 males under 10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 26-44, 2 females under 10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 26-44, and 8 slaves.

Note: What kin, if any, is the Young Anderson of Wake County, North Carolina, who in 1805 changed his name to Young Burt.⁴

In 1807 Young BURT Sr. and John BURT Jr. were living in Wake County, North Carolina. John Burt had been granted a tract of 58 acres on the waters of Little White Oak Creek adjoining John Burt, Sr., Burwell Utley, Mark Barker, and James Huckabee. Young Burt was living nearby "on the Lick Branch and the drains of Lashley's Branch, waters of White Oak Branch."

He appeared on the 1810 Federal Census of Capt. MacKenny's District, Cumberland County, North Carolina, 2 males under 10, 1 male 16-25, 1 male 26-44, 2 females under 10, i female 26-44, and 15 slaves.

As of 1819, Young BURT Sr. was living in Wake County, North Carolina. State of North Carolina land grant #903 to Woodson Clements, 18 Nov 1819, a tract of 104 acres on the Lick Branch and the drains of Lashley's Branch, waters of White Oak Creek, adjoining Lewis Baker, Gray Barker, Zachariah Wimbley, Young Burt, Abraham Barker, and Burwell Baker. [Wake Co. DB K-339]. His older brother, John BURT Jr., was living nearby on "the waters of Little White Oak."

Young BURT Sr. appeared on the 1820 Federal Census of Capt. Christian's District, Cumberland County, North Carolina, one male under 10, one male 10-16, one male 16-26, one male 45 and over, one female under 10, one female 10-16, one female 16-26, and one female 45 and older. 16 slaves.

He appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Buck Hover, Cumberland County, North Carolina, 1 male 10-14, 1 male 20-29, 1 male 70-79, 1 female 15-19, 1 female 50-59, and 16 slaves. Note: I think there may have been an error by the census taker. Young's age range should have been 50-59 like his wife's.

Young left a will dated 16 June 1839 in Cumberland County, North Carolina. 1st that his just debts should be paid. 2nd he bequeathed to the two sons and daughter of his deceased son James five dollars each. He said that he had given James in his lifetime money and property sufficient to make him equal with his siblings. 3rd that the rest of his property, land, slaves and stock of every description should be sold and the proceeds divided equally between his son Pasqual B. Burt and his five sisters or their heirs. He nominated his son Pasqual B. Burt and Alfred Burt (his nephew) his executors. It was signed by Young Burt and witnessed by Geo. Luther. It was probated in September 1847.^5,6

Young BURT Sr. appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Cumberland County, North Carolina, 1 male 60-69, 1 female 15-19, and 17 slaves.

Young BURT Sr. died in September 1847 in Cumberland County, North Carolina.¹

     John BURT, son of John BURT Jr. and Priscilla Sentor, was born on 11 July 1781 in Wake County, North Carolina.¹

John married Delia Lane on 14 February 1809 in Wake County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Joseph Lane and Pherebe Hunter.¹

During the War of 1812, John BURT enlisted in a detached militia, part of the 2nd North Carolina Regiment in August 1814 in Cumberland County, North Carolina. He was company captain and John Armstrong was his 1st Lieutenant.

John BURT was named an heir in the will of John BURT Jr. dated 18 August 1822 in Wake County, North Carolina. First I give and bequeath unto my son John Burt one negro boy by the name of Emrow.²

John BURT appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Morgan County, Alabama, enumerated as 1 male 5-10 (Wm. H.), 2 males 10-15 (Henry, Jos. John), 1 male 40-50 (John), 1 female 10-15 [Martha], 1 female 15-29 (Mary Ann), and 1 female 40-50 (Delia.)³

John BURT appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Morgan County, Alabama, enumerated as 2 males 10-15 [John L., William], 1 male 20-30 [Henry], 1 males 60-70 [John], 1 female 10-15 [?], and one female 50-60 [Delia].⁴

John BURT died on 21 August 1841 in Morgan County, Alabama, at age 60.¹

     Hardy BURT, son of John BURT Jr. and Priscilla Sentor, was born circa 1784 in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina.¹

Hardy married Martha Lane on 12 March 1811 in Wake County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Joseph Lane and Pherebe Hunter.¹

During the War of 1812, Hardy BURT enlisted in Capt. Hunter's cavalry company on North Carolina Militia.

Hardy BURT was named an heir in the will of John BURT Jr. dated 18 August 1822 in Wake County, North Carolina. I give and bequeath unto my son Hardy Burt one negro boy by the name of Green which negro is now in his persesion.²

Hardy BURT died after 1836 in Lafayette County, Mississippi.¹

     Elizabeth BURT, daughter of John BURT Jr. and Priscilla Sentor, was born circa 1786 in Wake County, North Carolina.¹

Elizabeth BURT was named an heir in the will of John BURT Jr. dated 18 August 1822 in Wake County, North Carolina. I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Elizabeth Nash one negro by the name of Frank.²

     Sarah BURT, daughter of John BURT Jr. and Priscilla Sentor, was born circa 1780 in North Carolina.¹ She was also known as Sally.

Sarah married first William Speight on 16 September 1799 in Wake County, North Carolina.^1,2

Sarah married second Washington A. Hunter before 1822. We know they were married by 1822 because her father named his daughter Salley Hunter among his heirs. Her first husband did not die until 1829 so it appears that they were divorced at an unknown date.

Sarah BURT was named an heir in the will of John BURT Jr. dated 18 August 1822 in Wake County, North Carolina. I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Salley Hunter one negro girl by the name of Sinthy and her Increase which negro is now In her persession... It is my will and Desire after my Deth For my Executor to pay all my just debts sell the resedue of my estate and Equally divide the same between all my sons and daughters Except Salley Hunter I give five Shillings as a bar Against Any further recovery out of my estate.³

     Mary BURT, daughter of John BURT Jr. and Priscilla Sentor, was born circa 1790 in Wake County, North Carolina.¹ She was also known as Polly.

Mary married Mark Christian on 10 February 1818 in Cumberland County, North Carolina. He was the son of James I. Christian and Helen Hardy.¹

Mary BURT was named an heir in the will of John BURT Jr. dated 18 August 1822 in Wake County, North Carolina. I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Polly Christian five Shillings.²

Mary BURT died on 16 May 1846 in Diickson County, Tennessee.

     Alfred C. BURT, son of John BURT Jr. and Priscilla Sentor, was born on 13 August 1792 in Fuquay-Varina, Wake County, North Carolina.^1,2

Alfred married Elizabeth Ann Simmons on 26 June 1822 in Wake County, North Carolina.¹

Alfred C. BURT was named an heir in the will of John BURT Jr. dated 18 August 1822 in Wake County, North Carolina. I give and bequeath unto my son Alfred Burt three negroes to wit Ephram [M?]erady Baltimore Together with the land and plantation where I now live Containing three Hundred and fifty Acres more of less Also one other tract of land containing four Hundred Acres which land I purchased of Hopson Adjoining the Above land Also One Bed and furnature.³

Alfred C. BURT and Elizabeth Ann Simmons appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 8 August 1850 in Western Division, Wake County, North Carolina. The household was listed as Alfred Burt, a 58 year old farmer, with real estate valued $1650. His wife Elizabeeth Burt was 38 year old. Their implied children were: John Burt, 26; James Burt, 24; William Burt, 22; Mary Burt, 20; Robert Burt, 13; Jesse Burt, 11; Willie Burt, 10; Sarah Burt, 6 Davd Burt, 3; and Marthew Burt, 1. Also in the household was Winifred Pair, age 35, relationship unknown. All were born in North Carolina. Living nearby wss Alfred's cousin Jesse Burt and wife Nancy Amanda Olive.

Alfred C. BURT died on 13 September 1859 in Fuquay-Varina, Wake County, North Carolina, at age 67.^1,2 He was buried in Burt Family Cemetery.

     William Speight was born in 1778 in Wake County, North Carolina.

William married Sarah BURT, daughter of John BURT Jr. and Priscilla Sentor, on 16 September 1799 in Wake County, North Carolina.^1,2 A lot of unpleasantness happened in the Speight family in 1809. William Speight II died, and very soon afterward, William Speight III got into trouble for passing counterfeit money and made his escape, apparently straight out of the courtroom.

When William Speight III made his escape from a Hillsborough court for counterfeiting in 1809, he fled to Dickson Co, TN where James Jones Jr, son of James Jones Sr, had moved previously with some of the sons of Isaac Hunter (tavern) from Wake Co.

The North-Carolina Star (Raleigh, NC) 5 Oct 1809, Thu, p 3
At the late Hillsborough Superiour Court Andrew Peddy and Lewis Barker were sentenced to two months imprisonment, and to stand one hour in the pillory for making an erasure in a Commission to take depositions, in a cause pending in court. William Speight, after the finding a bill against him for passing counterfeit dollars, made his escape from court, and forfeited his recognizance. The dollars were passed at a late cock fight in Hillsboro’ and are said to have been made at the Mint supposed to be in operation near the Neuse Fish-dam Ford. Howell, mentioned in our last as being sentenced is the son-in-law of Ben Clark, silversmith, &c. &c. near the Fishdam Ford.

William Speight died in 1829 in Dickson County, Tennessee.

     Elizabeth Ann Simmons was born on 29 October 1806 in Fuquay-Varina, Wake County, North Carolina.¹ She was also known as Betsey.

Elizabeth married Alfred C. BURT, son of John BURT Jr. and Priscilla Sentor, on 26 June 1822 in Wake County, North Carolina.¹

Elizabeth Ann Simmons and Alfred C. BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 8 August 1850 in Western Division, Wake County, North Carolina. The household was listed as Alfred Burt, a 58 year old farmer, with real estate valued $1650. His wife Elizabeeth Burt was 38 year old. Their implied children were: John Burt, 26; James Burt, 24; William Burt, 22; Mary Burt, 20; Robert Burt, 13; Jesse Burt, 11; Willie Burt, 10; Sarah Burt, 6 Davd Burt, 3; and Marthew Burt, 1. Also in the household was Winifred Pair, age 35, relationship unknown. All were born in North Carolina. Living nearby wss Alfred's cousin Jesse Burt and wife Nancy Amanda Olive.

Elizabeth Ann Simmons appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 11 July 1860 in Morrisville, Wake County, North Carolina. The household was listed as Elizabeth Birt, a 53 year old farmer, with real estate valued $3500 and personal estate $1320. Also in the household were Robert Birt, 22 year old farm manager with real estate valued $1000 and personal estate $165; Jesse Birt, age 21, with real estate valued $1000 and personal estate $150; Willie Birt, age 19, with real estate valued $1000; and Sarah A. Birt, age 15, with real estate valued $700. All were born in North Carolina. Jesse and Willie were attending school. Also in the household was Winifred Pair, a 40 year old domestic servant. Living next to them were the households of Hardy Birt, age 32, and James Birt, age 34.²

Elizabeth Ann Simmons died on 20 July 1887 in Buckhorn, Wake County, North Carolina, at age 80.¹

     Sarah BURT, daughter of John BURT and Delia Lane, was born on 26 April 1811 in Wake County, North Carolina.¹

Sarah BURT died on 17 June 1830 at age 19.¹

     Mary Ann BURT, daughter of John BURT and Delia Lane, was born on 30 June 1813 in Wake County, North Carolina.¹

She was probably the female age 15 to 19 listed in the household of her father, John BURT, in the 1830 Federal Census of Morgan County, Alabama, She would have been 17 years old.²

Mary married Mathew Wiggins on 3 December 1833 in Morgan County, Alabama. The ceremony was performed by Jo. Lane, minister of the gospel. The license was taken out 18 May 1833.^1,3

Mary Ann BURT died before 1860 in Morgan County, Alabama.¹